Find out how popular the last name Waibel is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Waibel.

Waibel, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Waibel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waibel in America

Waibel is the 19200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waibel surname appeared 1,414 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Waibel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waibel to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Waibel

The surname WAIBEL originated in the southwest regions of Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German word "weibil," which translates to "small forest" or "grove." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a small forested area.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Weibel, Weibl, and Weible, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic evolution of the time. One of the earliest known references to the name dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Heinricus Weibel was mentioned in a land registry from the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart.

The name WAIBEL gained prominence in the 14th century, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Johannes Waibel, a respected scholar and theologian who lived from 1320 to 1388 and served as a lecturer at the University of Heidelberg.

During the Renaissance period, the WAIBEL surname spread across various German-speaking regions, including Switzerland and Austria. In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Hans Waibel, a skilled artisan and woodcarver from Freiburg im Breisgau, whose intricate works adorned several churches and noble residences.

As the centuries passed, the WAIBEL name continued to be associated with various professions and walks of life. In the late 18th century, Georg Waibel (1744-1821) gained recognition as a talented composer and musician, serving as the court organist for the Prince-Bishopric of Konstanz.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Waibel (1805-1876), a prominent architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in southern Germany, including Stuttgart and Ulm.

Throughout its history, the WAIBEL surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artisans, musicians, and architects, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and versatility associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waibel

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Waibel.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Waibel was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Waibel has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Waibel was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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